Provision was made in the Act of 1773, for the office of a Governor-General of

A. India

B. Fort William

C. Madras

D. Bombay

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

As per the act, Office of the Governor-General of the Presidency of Fort William was created in 1773, and on 20 October 1773, Warren Hastings became the first Governor General of India. The members of the council were Lt. General John Clavering, George Monson, Richard Barwell and Philip Francis.